Check out these Strands hints today if you find it hard to spot words in NYT’s latest word game. Those bored with the New York Times’ sensational games like Wordle and Connections are turning their attention to Strands for a challenging new experience. If you’re one of them, struggling with Strands #294, we can get you sorted. To help you out, we have included the hints, answers, and the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands on April 28, 2025.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s Strands on April 28, 2025, is — My bad!
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
The hint for today’s Spangram for Strands — an expression of encouragement often said to a child after a small mistake or fall.
Once you’ve decrypted the Spangram, finding the theme words for today’s Strands becomes much easier. If you still can’t figure it out, we’ve included hints for a couple of theme words below, including one from the left half and another from the right half of the board.
Spoiler Warning:
Scroll past this point AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hints and answers for today’s Strands below.
To make it easy for you to solve this puzzle on your own without having to scroll down to view the answers, here are some of the Strands hints that may help you:
- Hint #1: To make a gross or stupid mistake, especially through carelessness.
- Hint #2: The act of tripping or falling over while walking or running.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
The Spangram for today’s Strands is mostly — HORIZONTAL.
We’ll help you to decipher today’s answer by providing the locations of the first and last letters of today’s Spangram below:
- First letter: Column 1, Row 4
- Last letter: Column 12, Row 4
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
The Spangram answer for today’s Strands #294 on April 28, 2025, is — WHOOPSIEDAISY
Today’s Strands Answers:
So, what are the answers for NYT Strands on April 28, 2025? Find out below:
- SLIP
- SPILL
- FALTER
- STUMBLE
- BLUNDER
- TOPPLE
Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle was a lighthearted journey through the world of little mistakes and clumsy moments. Starting with “SLIP” and “SPILL,” the board quickly revealed the theme centered around minor mishaps. Finding “BLUNDER” and “TOPPLE” made the theme even more obvious. Finally, connecting the playful Spangram “WHOOPSIEDAISY” horizontally across the grid wrapped everything up with a charming nod to childhood expressions. A fun and slightly nostalgic solve!
Conclusion:
How did today’s Strands game pan out for you? Did you manage to crack the Spangram and the theme words, or did some words trip you up? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. See you tomorrow for another exciting puzzle adventure!